Wellington Weather in December
New Zealand · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (63°F)
Avg low13°C (56°F)
Rainfall78 mm (3.1 in)
RatingGood 7.8/10
Wellington in December sees daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), dropping to about 13°C (56°F) at night. December is summer in New Zealand. The month is moderately rainy, with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain spread over 12 days. You get roughly 15 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Wellington?
December is a good time to visit Wellington (7.8/10), though January and February are even better.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (63°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 13°C (56°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (60°F) |
| Rainfall | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 63% |
| Daylight | 15 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 19.3 km/h |
| vs November | 2°C warmer than November, with 15 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Wellington in December
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Wellington weather in other months
Jan19°C / 15°C51 mmExcellentFeb19°C / 15°C67 mmExcellentMar18°C / 14°C70 mmExcellentApr16°C / 13°C74 mmGoodMay14°C / 11°C87 mmGoodJun12°C / 9°C92 mmFairJul11°C / 9°C98 mmFairAug12°C / 9°C93 mmFairSep13°C / 9°C78 mmFairOct14°C / 10°C77 mmGoodNov15°C / 12°C63 mmGoodDec17°C / 13°C78 mmGood
← NovemberBest time to visit WellingtonJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Perth25°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Adelaide28°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Melbourne24°C · 63 mm · Excellent
- Canberra26°C · 75 mm · Excellent
- Kingston22°C · 78 mm · Excellent
- Auckland22°C · 82 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
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